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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
1
A reflective piece urges aspiring editors to avoid puffery and to resist easy fame. It contrasts grand self-importance with a cautionary tale of a man who sought prestige through political appointments. The essay closes with a call to work, perseverance, and community service as paths to success.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt departed Oyster Bay on February 5 aboard the French liner La Lorraine for Europe. She plans extended time abroad with sister Miss Emily Carew in Italy, visits with her sons Lieutenant Colonel Theodore and Captain Kermit, and a trip to Quentin Roosevelt's grave.
Nova Morris of 12 miles southeast of the city brought a large gray eagle killed on his farm. The bird stretched nearly eight feet tip to tip and weighed ten pounds. Morris fed a horse to lure the eagle closer and fired eleven shots with No 4 shot to end the pursuit.
A Beloved correspondent writes from Canterets in the Pyrenees about weather, weight, and a new Harley Davidson, detailing trucks, rock hauling, and a Caterpillar tractor at a garbage dump. He mentions deaths from influenza, fellow soldiers wounded, and hopes for homecoming, plus notes on politics and local bills back home.
Keithley and Miss Jennie Henry of Milan Missouri joined in marriage in Milan with Rev E M Clapp officiating. John Keithley of Browning Missouri recently returned from the front after serving four runs over the top and surviving with a slight arm wound.
Notice from A. F. and A. M. Biswell Lodge No. 510 urges all members to attend the School of Instruction on Friday afternoon and evening February 14 and Saturday morning and afternoon February 15 with J. W. Smith serving as secretary ready to record attendance.
Judge Wood in Linn County Circuit Court on Monday granted a divorce to Mrs Jenkins arranging for settlement with both sides accepting terms. The case concerns ownership of the Jenkins factory and the Jenkins home on South Locusts with the docket set for February term.
A wounded soldier asks a convoluted riddle about how a doctor should treat another doctor. The exchange unfolds as the surgeon remains at the bedside in a hospital setting.
A tribute volume on Theodore Roosevelt edited by T Russell LL D with Leonard Wood presents over 500 pages and 100 portraits. Readers may order by phone or mail from the office with buckram binding at 2.75 dollars and cloth binding at 2 dollars. Delivery on first order promised not later than...
In Jefferson City on February 4 the Senate created its own mail distribution office with nine employees serving thirty four senators. The compact office accommodates all staff at once, with two on duty today. Previously mail was handled by the House and Senate jointly.
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